United Elias
01-11-2003, 00:45
The Elias Aerospace Corporation in response to requirements from Elias National Airlines has released a new ultra efficient airliner that is intended to replace 767/Il-62/A300 type aircraft is military and civilian roles. The aircraft has been designed using incredibly advanced technology and includes greater use of composites than any other airliner to date.
The EA-372 is rapidly becoming the focus of the Elias National Airlines fleet as well as an Air Force platform used for a wide variety of roles.
Design
In addition to bringing big-jet ranges to mid-size airplanes, the new airplane provide airlines and air forces with unmatched fuel efficiency, resulting in exceptional environmental performance. The airplane will use 25-30% percent less fuel for comparable missions than any other wide body airplane. It will also travel at speeds similar to today’s fastest wide bodies, Mach 0.86.
Passengers will also see improvements with the new airplane, from an interior environment with higher humidity, larger windows and improved catering facilities and bathroom to increase comfort and convenience. The cabin is also designed to be flexible so a wide range of military and civil versions can be developed.
The key to this exceptional performance is a suite of new technologies being developed by EA and its subsidiaries:
An open architecture system is at the heart of the systems, which is more simplified than today’s airplanes and offers increased functionality. For example, an incorporating health-monitoring systems that allows the airplane to self-monitor and report maintenance requirements to ground-based computer systems.
Another improvement in efficiency comes in the way the airplane is designed and built. New technologies and processes are in development to help EA and its subsidiaries achieve unprecedented levels of performance at every phase of the program.
The 'Global Liner' is also the first airliner that is offered with a countermeasures suite to counter the rising threat of terrorist attacks using shoulder fired missiles.
Specifications
Powerplants: 2 EPE-360UET High Bypass Turbofans each producing 67,400lb of Thrust.
Accommodation:
Flightcrew: 2
Passengers:
Typical Three Class layout: 210
Two Class: 245
High Capacity, One Class: 320
Max Range (full load):
7,620 nautical miles
Cross Section:
226 inches
Wing Span:
193 feet
Length:
182 feet
Cruise Speed:
Mach 0.86
Maximum Takeoff Weight:
408,800 lbs (185,400 kg)
Versions and Prices
EA-372A 'Global Liner' Airliner Version: 116 million each.
Details are referred to above.
EA-372B 'Global Mover' Cargo Version: 110 million each.
Features two main cargo doors, one on the left forward of the wing near the front of the aircraft and one near the rear of the aircraft, also on the left side. The EA-372B has capacity for 145,000 lbs of cargo and there are a total of 16,204cu ft on the main deck and an additional 4,15 cu ft on the lower deck. A crashworthy design makes use of keel beams and strategically placed energy absorption material to protect thecargo so flammable or potentially explosive loads can be carried. Behind the cockpit there is a small rest cabin for a relief crew and seating for up to 21 passengers.
EA-372C 'Global Extender' Air to Air refuelling Version: 142 million each
*EA-372CK ‘Global Extender Air to Air refuelling Version: 147.5 million
Features six unpressurized integral-body fuel cells, three aft of the wing and three forward, all located in underdeck vented cavities together with the fuel distribution lines below the floor of the main cabin, leaving the main cabin free for cargo, passenger or both cargo and passenger transportation. The concept allows simultaneous refuelling and airlift operations or successive refuelling and airlift missions. In the cargo configuration, the aircraft can transport 19 standard military 463-L pallets; in the passenger configuration, 200 passengers can be accommodated; and in the Combi configuration ten cargo pallets and 100 passengers can be carried. Behind the cockpit there is a small rest cabin for a relief crew.
A crashworthy design makes use of keel beams and strategically placed energy absorption material to protect the tanks. Under-fuselage panels permit direct access to each cell for installation, removal, system inspection and maintenance and structural inspection. Total Fuel Capacity of 292,000 Pounds.
*Note: The standard EA-372C Tanker is equipped with a three point probe and drogue type system for fuel transfer. If your Air Force uses boom-receptacle type refuelling, then a refuelling boom and boom operators station can be added for an additional 5.5 million and the aircraft is designated the EA-372CK.
EA-372D 'Watch Tower' AWACS Version: 186 million each
Features:
ERSS-44-7 Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) radar fitted above the rear fuselage of the aircraft (this is not a radome but a large dorsal mounted fairing. This is combined with an Open Systems Architecture mission system with eighteen common console stations for the mission crew and a mission commander’s station. The radar itself features long range (420nm), 360 degree coverage in less than 10 seconds, Integrated IFF, Beam Steering, Interleaved multi-mode operation. The electronically scanned array features three apertures sharing the "L" band frequency which is an optimum blend of range, detection capability, size and weight. The radar is able to track air and sea targets simultaneously. Behind the cockpit there is a rest area for a complete relief crew.
EA-372E 'Luxury Liner' VIP/Government Aircraft: 122 million each
Features: Accommodations include an executive suite consisting of a stateroom (with dressing room, lavatory and shower) and executive office. A conference/dining room is also available. Other separate accommodations are provided for guests, senior staff, and security personnel, and the news media. Two galleys provide up to 60 meals at one sitting. Six passenger lavatories, are provided as well as a rest area and mini-galley for the aircrew. The aircraft also has a compartment outfitted with medical equipment and supplies for minor medical emergencies. Heads of states and other decision-makers can conduct business anywhere around the world using improved telephones, satellites, television monitors, facsimiles and copy machines. Additional equipment includes military navigation equipment, a military Identification Friend/Foe transponder, a UHF satellite communications radio, a secure voice and data transmission capability.
EA-372F 'Red Eye' Signals/Electronic Intelligence Aircraft: 168 million each
Features: The primary mission of this aircraft is to provide indications about the location and intentions of enemy forces and warnings of threatening activity as well as general intelligence. The aircraft features an advanced on-board sensor suite, which allows the mission crew to detect, identify and geolocate signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum. These signals can then be located, tracked and listened to. The mission crew can then forward gathered information in a variety of formats to a wide range of consumers via an extensive and secure extensive communications suite.
There are consoles for 28 people electronic warfare officers, intelligence operators and mission commander. The aircraft's main systems include a targetable jamming system with emissions processing and interpretation system. An Automatic Elint Emitter Locater System (AEELS) which intercepts electronic and signals transmissions and automatically sifts the data for useful information. Includes an integrated direction finding system to track the position of radar sites and communication centres. The EA-372F also includes a High Band Sub-System, RF distribution network, and software to intercept, exploit, and report on modern modulation and low probability of detection communications and radar signals. It permits the collection of signals in the presence of co-channel interfering signals, and provides interoperability between primary airborne collection platforms, establishing the infrastructure to support near-real-time exchange of information for rapid signal geolocation and targeting. The airfcraft also includes several other systems for tracking high and low frequency signals and other communication equipment.
This aircraft will only be sold to nations considered as allies by UE
Optional Equipment
Air to Air Refuelling Probe (military versions only): +0.5 million
Air to Air Refuelling Receptacle (military versions only): +0.5 million
Counter measures suite: dual mode IR/laser dazzler system, active ECM, chaff/flare dispensers, automatic threat detection, warning and countering system : +3 million :
Any Information not mentioned can be supplied upon request.
Several Pictures of EA-372A in new Elias National Airlines blue and white livery:
http://www.angelfire.com/ns2/united_elias/7E7-1.JPG
http://www.angelfire.com/ns2/united_elias/7e7-2.JPG
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/7e7-k62599.jpg
http://img12.photobucket.com/albums/v36/United-Elias/7e7-9.bmp
http://www.janes.com/aerospace/military/news/jdu/jdu020110_1_p.jpg
[i]Cockpit of the EA-372
http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/a380/images/a380_bed.jpg
First Class Cabin of Airliner Version (Elias National Airlines)
The EA-372 is rapidly becoming the focus of the Elias National Airlines fleet as well as an Air Force platform used for a wide variety of roles.
Design
In addition to bringing big-jet ranges to mid-size airplanes, the new airplane provide airlines and air forces with unmatched fuel efficiency, resulting in exceptional environmental performance. The airplane will use 25-30% percent less fuel for comparable missions than any other wide body airplane. It will also travel at speeds similar to today’s fastest wide bodies, Mach 0.86.
Passengers will also see improvements with the new airplane, from an interior environment with higher humidity, larger windows and improved catering facilities and bathroom to increase comfort and convenience. The cabin is also designed to be flexible so a wide range of military and civil versions can be developed.
The key to this exceptional performance is a suite of new technologies being developed by EA and its subsidiaries:
An open architecture system is at the heart of the systems, which is more simplified than today’s airplanes and offers increased functionality. For example, an incorporating health-monitoring systems that allows the airplane to self-monitor and report maintenance requirements to ground-based computer systems.
Another improvement in efficiency comes in the way the airplane is designed and built. New technologies and processes are in development to help EA and its subsidiaries achieve unprecedented levels of performance at every phase of the program.
The 'Global Liner' is also the first airliner that is offered with a countermeasures suite to counter the rising threat of terrorist attacks using shoulder fired missiles.
Specifications
Powerplants: 2 EPE-360UET High Bypass Turbofans each producing 67,400lb of Thrust.
Accommodation:
Flightcrew: 2
Passengers:
Typical Three Class layout: 210
Two Class: 245
High Capacity, One Class: 320
Max Range (full load):
7,620 nautical miles
Cross Section:
226 inches
Wing Span:
193 feet
Length:
182 feet
Cruise Speed:
Mach 0.86
Maximum Takeoff Weight:
408,800 lbs (185,400 kg)
Versions and Prices
EA-372A 'Global Liner' Airliner Version: 116 million each.
Details are referred to above.
EA-372B 'Global Mover' Cargo Version: 110 million each.
Features two main cargo doors, one on the left forward of the wing near the front of the aircraft and one near the rear of the aircraft, also on the left side. The EA-372B has capacity for 145,000 lbs of cargo and there are a total of 16,204cu ft on the main deck and an additional 4,15 cu ft on the lower deck. A crashworthy design makes use of keel beams and strategically placed energy absorption material to protect thecargo so flammable or potentially explosive loads can be carried. Behind the cockpit there is a small rest cabin for a relief crew and seating for up to 21 passengers.
EA-372C 'Global Extender' Air to Air refuelling Version: 142 million each
*EA-372CK ‘Global Extender Air to Air refuelling Version: 147.5 million
Features six unpressurized integral-body fuel cells, three aft of the wing and three forward, all located in underdeck vented cavities together with the fuel distribution lines below the floor of the main cabin, leaving the main cabin free for cargo, passenger or both cargo and passenger transportation. The concept allows simultaneous refuelling and airlift operations or successive refuelling and airlift missions. In the cargo configuration, the aircraft can transport 19 standard military 463-L pallets; in the passenger configuration, 200 passengers can be accommodated; and in the Combi configuration ten cargo pallets and 100 passengers can be carried. Behind the cockpit there is a small rest cabin for a relief crew.
A crashworthy design makes use of keel beams and strategically placed energy absorption material to protect the tanks. Under-fuselage panels permit direct access to each cell for installation, removal, system inspection and maintenance and structural inspection. Total Fuel Capacity of 292,000 Pounds.
*Note: The standard EA-372C Tanker is equipped with a three point probe and drogue type system for fuel transfer. If your Air Force uses boom-receptacle type refuelling, then a refuelling boom and boom operators station can be added for an additional 5.5 million and the aircraft is designated the EA-372CK.
EA-372D 'Watch Tower' AWACS Version: 186 million each
Features:
ERSS-44-7 Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) radar fitted above the rear fuselage of the aircraft (this is not a radome but a large dorsal mounted fairing. This is combined with an Open Systems Architecture mission system with eighteen common console stations for the mission crew and a mission commander’s station. The radar itself features long range (420nm), 360 degree coverage in less than 10 seconds, Integrated IFF, Beam Steering, Interleaved multi-mode operation. The electronically scanned array features three apertures sharing the "L" band frequency which is an optimum blend of range, detection capability, size and weight. The radar is able to track air and sea targets simultaneously. Behind the cockpit there is a rest area for a complete relief crew.
EA-372E 'Luxury Liner' VIP/Government Aircraft: 122 million each
Features: Accommodations include an executive suite consisting of a stateroom (with dressing room, lavatory and shower) and executive office. A conference/dining room is also available. Other separate accommodations are provided for guests, senior staff, and security personnel, and the news media. Two galleys provide up to 60 meals at one sitting. Six passenger lavatories, are provided as well as a rest area and mini-galley for the aircrew. The aircraft also has a compartment outfitted with medical equipment and supplies for minor medical emergencies. Heads of states and other decision-makers can conduct business anywhere around the world using improved telephones, satellites, television monitors, facsimiles and copy machines. Additional equipment includes military navigation equipment, a military Identification Friend/Foe transponder, a UHF satellite communications radio, a secure voice and data transmission capability.
EA-372F 'Red Eye' Signals/Electronic Intelligence Aircraft: 168 million each
Features: The primary mission of this aircraft is to provide indications about the location and intentions of enemy forces and warnings of threatening activity as well as general intelligence. The aircraft features an advanced on-board sensor suite, which allows the mission crew to detect, identify and geolocate signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum. These signals can then be located, tracked and listened to. The mission crew can then forward gathered information in a variety of formats to a wide range of consumers via an extensive and secure extensive communications suite.
There are consoles for 28 people electronic warfare officers, intelligence operators and mission commander. The aircraft's main systems include a targetable jamming system with emissions processing and interpretation system. An Automatic Elint Emitter Locater System (AEELS) which intercepts electronic and signals transmissions and automatically sifts the data for useful information. Includes an integrated direction finding system to track the position of radar sites and communication centres. The EA-372F also includes a High Band Sub-System, RF distribution network, and software to intercept, exploit, and report on modern modulation and low probability of detection communications and radar signals. It permits the collection of signals in the presence of co-channel interfering signals, and provides interoperability between primary airborne collection platforms, establishing the infrastructure to support near-real-time exchange of information for rapid signal geolocation and targeting. The airfcraft also includes several other systems for tracking high and low frequency signals and other communication equipment.
This aircraft will only be sold to nations considered as allies by UE
Optional Equipment
Air to Air Refuelling Probe (military versions only): +0.5 million
Air to Air Refuelling Receptacle (military versions only): +0.5 million
Counter measures suite: dual mode IR/laser dazzler system, active ECM, chaff/flare dispensers, automatic threat detection, warning and countering system : +3 million :
Any Information not mentioned can be supplied upon request.
Several Pictures of EA-372A in new Elias National Airlines blue and white livery:
http://www.angelfire.com/ns2/united_elias/7E7-1.JPG
http://www.angelfire.com/ns2/united_elias/7e7-2.JPG
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/7e7-k62599.jpg
http://img12.photobucket.com/albums/v36/United-Elias/7e7-9.bmp
http://www.janes.com/aerospace/military/news/jdu/jdu020110_1_p.jpg
[i]Cockpit of the EA-372
http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/a380/images/a380_bed.jpg
First Class Cabin of Airliner Version (Elias National Airlines)